ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle practiced Saturday morning and could return to the lineup for Game 2 Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets (7:30 p.m., WFED 1500AM).Capitals center Jay Beagle was sorely missed in Game 1, but he could return for Game 2 Sunday against Columbus. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

“I’m definitely hopeful of playing,” said Beagle. “I’m preparing like I’m going to play. I’ll leave it up to the coaching staff and the doctors and the medical staff to make the final call.”